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Shooting the wrong threat

Jenni Cole, Tarcutta - July 9, 20260

Why should anyone who cares about the environment care that the government is shooting Kosciuszko’s wild brumbies? Fair question. We love this park, and we...

Byron Echo

Shark politics

Stephen Totterman, Empire Vale - July 9, 20260

The Minns government’s response to the most recent shark attack in Sydney is to spend an additional $34 million on shark-spotting drones, largely for...

Byron Echo

Backup plans

Peter Olson, Goonengerry - July 9, 20260

We carry a spare tyre in the car in case the unexpected and unpredictable happens. Byron Council needs to consider the unexpected, a backup plan,...

Byron Echo

Deadly stories: powerful First Nations voices at Byron Writers Festival 2026

Byron Writers Festival - July 9, 20260

This year’s festival celebrates some of the most vital and impactful storytelling in Australian literature, with a dedicated program of First Nations writers whose work spans historical fiction, picture books and Indigenous knowledge and whose voices are reshaping how this country understands itself.

Byron Echo

Response to the Special Rate Variation

Graeme Chapman, Suffolk Park - July 8, 20260

Why spend $120,000 on a community engagement plan to find out if residents will be happy to see their rates go up by 35...

Byron Echo

Mandy’s column 2

Simon Alderton, Byron Bay - July 8, 20260

Congratulations, Mandy Nolan, on winning Greens preselection for the state seat of Ballina. As a swinging voter, I can’t think of anyone better to...

Byron Echo

Mandy’s column 1

John Heaton, Ballina - July 8, 20260

Now that Mandy is the official candidate for the Greens at next year’s state election, I expect Echo Publications to cease with her weekly...

Byron Echo

Imminent disaster

Wally Hueneke, Byron Bay - July 8, 20260

Is the Tennyson Street Marvell Street intersection a disaster waiting to happen? Wally Hueneke, Byron Bay

Interviews

Evelyn Araluen on coming home to Country

Byron Writers Festival - July 8, 20260

Byron Writers Festival interviews prize-winning poet Evelyn Araluen who will present her new poetry collection, 'The Rot', at the 2026 Byron Writers Festival.

Cartoons

Cartoons of the week – 8 July, 2026

The Echo - July 8, 20260

The Echo loves your letters and is proud to provide a community forum on the issues that matter most to our readers and the people of the NSW north coast. So don’t be a passive reader, send us your epistles.

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Eclectic Selection for the week beginning 8 July 2026

The Echo - July 7, 20260

Eclectic Selection: What’s on this week is a taste of some of the events that can be found in the Byron Shire and beyond this coming week.

Entertainment News

Cinema: Moana

The Echo - July 7, 20260

The Academy Award-nominated animated film sails into its live action debut in Moana, directed by Tony- and Emmy-winner Thomas Kail (Hamilton).

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For your wellbeing

The Echo - July 7, 20260

On Saturday, in Byron, they are holding a Psychic Health and Wellbeing Expo, at the Cavanbah Centre, Ewingsdale Road – this is a community-based event and all are welcome.

Entertainment News

Baby it’s warm inside

The Echo - July 7, 20260

We know times are tough right now: the world’s gone tits up, it’s cold, and the forecast has more rain on the way. Well, to get us out of the doldrums, Brunswick Picture House has the perfect tonic to help warm your bits, and cast away the winter doldrums – the return of Bruns Does Winter Burlesque!

The Good Life

Manna Haven Cafe – loving Byron for 20 years

The Echo - July 7, 20260

One of Byron Bay’s favourite lunch spots is wowing guests after a recent community-gifted makeover. More than 50 volunteers and local tradies refreshed Manna...

The Good Life

Three Blue Ducks

The Echo - July 7, 20260

On Sunday 26 July, from 11:30am for both lunch and dinner, Three Blue Ducks will celebrate Christmas in July with a menu filled with...

The Good Life

The bakery at the heart of Bangalow

The Echo - July 7, 20260

A good bakery is at the heart of a country town, but Bangalow Bread don’t only make delicious organic sourdough bread in Bangalow, they...

Byron Echo

First Nations voices at the opening and heart of writers festival

Byron Writers Festival - July 7, 20260

Byron Writers Festival opens on Bundjalung Country on August 14 with a Calling to Country led by local Arakwal Bundjalung custodian, Delta Kay, and this year will feature the inaugural Rhoda Roberts Oration, honouring the late, beloved Rhoda Roberts AO.

The Good Life

Nudgel Nuts returns to Mullum Farmers Market

Allie Godfrey - July 7, 20260

A familiar favourite has returned to the Mullumbimby Farmers Market, with Nudgel Nuts back for the new macadamia season. Owner Ian McRae has been part...

Local News

Lismore’s Norco Eat the Street returns Aug 22

The Echo - July 7, 20260

Lismore’s signature food, arts and culture festival, Norco Eat the Street, is making its highly anticipated return to the CBD on Saturday, 22 August 2026.

Local News

Pottsville Triathlon announced for 24-25 October

The Echo - July 7, 20260

Entries are now open for the inaugural Pottsville Beach Triathlon, a fresh coastal multisport weekend, taking place on 24-25 October, 2026.

Byron Echo

Shooting the wrong threat

Jenni Cole, Tarcutta - July 9, 20260

Why should anyone who cares about the environment care that the government is shooting Kosciuszko’s wild brumbies? Fair question. We love this park, and we...

Byron Echo

Shark politics

Stephen Totterman, Empire Vale - July 9, 20260

The Minns government’s response to the most recent shark attack in Sydney is to spend an additional $34 million on shark-spotting drones, largely for...

Byron Echo

Backup plans

Peter Olson, Goonengerry - July 9, 20260

We carry a spare tyre in the car in case the unexpected and unpredictable happens. Byron Council needs to consider the unexpected, a backup plan,...

Byron Echo

Deadly stories: powerful First Nations voices at Byron Writers Festival 2026

Byron Writers Festival - July 9, 20260

Byron Echo

Response to the Special Rate Variation

Graeme Chapman, Suffolk Park - July 8, 20260

Why spend $120,000 on a community engagement plan to find out if residents will be happy to see their rates go up by 35...

Byron Echo

Mandy’s column 2

Simon Alderton, Byron Bay - July 8, 20260

Congratulations, Mandy Nolan, on winning Greens preselection for the state seat of Ballina. As a swinging voter, I can’t think of anyone better to...

Byron Echo

Mandy’s column 1

John Heaton, Ballina - July 8, 20260

Now that Mandy is the official candidate for the Greens at next year’s state election, I expect Echo Publications to cease with her weekly...

Byron Echo

Imminent disaster

Wally Hueneke, Byron Bay - July 8, 20260

Is the Tennyson Street Marvell Street intersection a disaster waiting to happen? Wally Hueneke, Byron Bay

Interviews

Evelyn Araluen on coming home to Country

Byron Writers Festival - July 8, 20260

Byron Writers Festival interviews prize-winning poet Evelyn Araluen who will present her new poetry collection, 'The Rot', at the 2026 Byron Writers Festival.

Cartoons

Cartoons of the week – 8 July, 2026

The Echo - July 8, 20260

Entertainment News

Eclectic Selection for the week beginning 8 July 2026

The Echo - July 7, 20260

Eclectic Selection: What’s on this week is a taste of some of the events that can be found in the Byron Shire and beyond this coming week.

Entertainment News

Cinema: Moana

The Echo - July 7, 20260

The Academy Award-nominated animated film sails into its live action debut in Moana, directed by Tony- and Emmy-winner Thomas Kail (Hamilton).

Entertainment News

For your wellbeing

The Echo - July 7, 20260

On Saturday, in Byron, they are holding a Psychic Health and Wellbeing Expo, at the Cavanbah Centre, Ewingsdale Road – this is a community-based event and all are welcome.

Entertainment News

Baby it’s warm inside

The Echo - July 7, 20260

The Good Life

Manna Haven Cafe – loving Byron for 20 years

The Echo - July 7, 20260

One of Byron Bay’s favourite lunch spots is wowing guests after a recent community-gifted makeover. More than 50 volunteers and local tradies refreshed Manna...

The Good Life

Three Blue Ducks

The Echo - July 7, 20260

On Sunday 26 July, from 11:30am for both lunch and dinner, Three Blue Ducks will celebrate Christmas in July with a menu filled with...

The Good Life

The bakery at the heart of Bangalow

The Echo - July 7, 20260

A good bakery is at the heart of a country town, but Bangalow Bread don’t only make delicious organic sourdough bread in Bangalow, they...

Byron Echo

First Nations voices at the opening and heart of writers festival

Byron Writers Festival - July 7, 20260

The Good Life

Nudgel Nuts returns to Mullum Farmers Market

Allie Godfrey - July 7, 20260

A familiar favourite has returned to the Mullumbimby Farmers Market, with Nudgel Nuts back for the new macadamia season. Owner Ian McRae has been part...

Local News

Lismore’s Norco Eat the Street returns Aug 22

The Echo - July 7, 20260

Lismore’s signature food, arts and culture festival, Norco Eat the Street, is making its highly anticipated return to the CBD on Saturday, 22 August 2026.

Local News

Pottsville Triathlon announced for 24-25 October

The Echo - July 7, 20260

Entries are now open for the inaugural Pottsville Beach Triathlon, a fresh coastal multisport weekend, taking place on 24-25 October, 2026.

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From refugee to community contributor – a personal story

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When I first arrived in Australia from Syria, I carried many emotions with me. Like many refugees and newcomers, I was grateful to be safe, but I was also overwhelmed by the challenges of starting over in a completely new country.

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Oz Grom Open wraps up in Lennox

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The 2026 Soundboks Oz Grom Open saw a fairytale finish to competition yesterday with huge performances, bluebird skies and local wins in dreamy two-foot conditions.

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Jeff Dawson captures Mullum Roots Festival

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Coorabell art show inspired by natural world

The Echo - July 13, 2026 0

'Elemental: Conversations with Nature' is the title of a forthcoming exhibition featuring eight established and midcareer artists working across painting, drawing, weaving, ceramics, and textiles. Inspired by the natural world, each artist explores the forms, patterns, materials, and forces found in nature.

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